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Housekeeper

Housekeeper

  • 10002303
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Classified Staff
  • Opening on: Feb 26 2025

Department: University Life

Classification: Housekeeping & Apparel Worker 1

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Pay Band: 01

Salary: Salary range starting mid $30k; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is a self-supporting auxiliary organization within the University Life unit of George Mason University. HRL serves a highly diverse population of approximately 6,200 students, the majority of which are undergraduates living in traditional, suite, and apartment-style residence halls at three campuses within the vibrant Northern Virginia area. HRL employs over 170 full-time and graduate staff and over 350 undergraduate student staff. HRL is committed to provide a safe, well maintained student-centered environment that is innovative and inclusive of a global community. It is dedicated to creating a home that enriches the experiences of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,500 beds within over forty 40 residential facilities.

Responsibilities:

Custodial Services:

  • Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;
  • Cleans laundry rooms, including, but not limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;
  • Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
  • Cleans bathrooms, removes trash daily, moves and spot cleans furniture, and shampoos carpets;
  • Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors, closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
  • Daily pick-up of exterior community grounds;
  • Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards, and emptying trash;
  • Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
  • Installs window treatments, as directed, and replaces lights bulbs;
  • Picks-up and disposes of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location;
  • Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed; and
  • During performance of duties, notes and reports items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility. 

Department Duties and Related Tasks:

  • Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;
  • Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;
  • Establishes and maintains a positive and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community; effectively performs in a service environment;
  • Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures, and practices;
  • Considered an essential employee for the Office of Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather;
  • Required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;
  • Subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;
  • Performs snow and ice removal as directed;
  • Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality, and meeting deadlines;
  • Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports;
  • When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Related work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
  • General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
  • Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
  • Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty, and staff;
  • Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
  • Ability to work independently, without close supervision;
  • Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and
  • Due to the nature of the position and frequent verbal contact, candidates should command the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Prior university residential, hotel or multi-residential community housekeeping experience;
  • Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
  • Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish).

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Housekeeper at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume.

This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.

Posting Open Date:  February 26, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  March 12, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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